How Does Types of Thunderstorms Work?

Thunderstorms happen when clouds get really angry and start fighting with the air around them.

Imagine you're playing a game of tag in a big park. You run fast, your friend runs after you, that’s like what happens inside a thunderstorm. The clouds are like you, running up high, and the warm air below is like your friend chasing you. When they crash together, boom, that’s a thunderstorm!

There are different kinds of thunderstorms, just like there are different kinds of games. Some are short and quick, like a game where you only run for a few seconds before catching your breath. Others last longer, like a game that goes on for hours.

These are the simplest kind, one cloud doing all the work. It starts small, grows big, and then crashes down in a loud thunderclap. Like when you jump really high and land with a thud!

Now imagine you're not playing alone, your whole class joins in! These storms have many clouds working together, taking turns to be the fastest runner. That’s why they can last longer and cause more rain or wind.

Each kind of storm plays a different game, but they all love to make thunder and lightning, just like you love playing tag!